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When people talk about Dubai’s transformation from a small trading town into a global business hub, a few names frequently appear in the conversation. One of them is Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the founder and chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, one of the Gulf region’s most prominent
India’s most anticipated stock market debut, the initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Jio, may be delayed as the Indian government has yet to notify revised listing rules meant for very large companies. The public issue, backed by billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, was widely expected to launch in the
In an effort to increase its technological prowess and, by extension, its long-term competitiveness, the Indian lender Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., which is owned by billionaire Uday Kotak, is reportedly hiring 500 engineers. In his pursuit of establishing a technology company with a banking licence, Chief Technology Officer Bhavnish Lathia
The Poonawallas bet high on Biodegradable Packaging, the Sector projected to reach USD 31.1 billion by 2033 In a powerful step towards advancing sustainable innovation, billionaire industrialists and philanthropists Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla have announced their investment in Regeno, a next-generation material science company creating fully biodegradable, water-soluble, and
- Silicon Valley turns loud with a political feud between tech billionaires. - Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla accused Elon Musk of racism on 'X.' - Khosla urged Elon Musk's employees to join companies backed by Khosla Ventures.
In an effort to increase its global footprint, Chinese athletic goods conglomerate Anta Sports announced on January 27 that it will pay US$1.79 billion to acquire a majority stake in the venerable German sportswear company Puma. According to the statement to the Hong Kong exchange, Anta will purchase
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Consumer, the FMCG division of the billionaire, announced on 16 January that it has bought the global rights of multinational brands like Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, and Badedas. On the same day, Reliance Industries also announced its financial results for the quarter that concluded on
- California is home to 199 billionaires, and many have begun to exit before the tax takes effect in November. - 5% of Larry Page's wealth would exceed $ 12 billion, and he is unwilling to give that up in taxes. - Delaware, Nevada, Florida & Texas have become the new wealth destinations.
- Rajat Patidar's net worth jumped from INR 16–17 crore to around ₹25 crore. - He earns through multiple sources, including RCB's 11 Crore, brand deals, and BBCI fee. - Born in a business family, still maintains a low-key lifestyle and does not own luxury cars.
- Trent shares fell over 8% at market open on January 6, 2026. - The fall erased over INR 13,000 crore from Trent's market value. - Radhakishan Damani suffered a ₹162 crore paper loss in just two minutes.
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Shark Tank India created quite a stir with its four seasons in the country and amongst its people. People love the angst, new ideas of young entrepreneurs, and all the great advice provided by the ‘Sharks’. The first season premiered on Sony LIV and Sony Entertainment Television from 20 December
Meesho co‑founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey has officially joined the billionaire club after the company’s shares surged sharply since its recent stock market debut. The rise in share price has transformed his ownership in the business into a nine‑figure fortune. Meesho’s shares jumped from their initial
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Have you ever wondered who the real game-changers of India are? Not the ones born into legacy businesses, but the women who built their empires from scratch; idea by idea, risk by risk. India’s startup landscape is booming, but behind the noise lie stories that are even more powerful.
40% Inheritance Tax is making the rich rethink living in the UK. The government wants the rich to pay on everything they own worldwide, not just in the UK...
The Adani Group plans to invest over INR 63,000 crore in Assam to construct huge power projects, such as new pumped storage facilities and the largest private coal-fired plant in the Northeast. The billionaire Gautam Adani's group announced in a statement that the state government had awarded
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, recently became even wealthier after Tesla shareholders accepted his over $1 trillion compensation package for the ensuing ten years. In Austin, Texas, Musk celebrated his big new pay cheque by shaking a leg with Optimus, the humanoid robot that works for his
With its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscriptions on October 31 and closing on November 4, eyewear retailer Lenskart is poised to make its eagerly anticipated market debut. In order to raise new funds and give early investors a sizable exit opportunity, the business has set the price range
Peyush Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Lenskart and Shark Tank India Judge, is close to joining India’s billionaire club. His eyewear company is preparing to go public in Mumbai, with the initial public offering (IPO) expected in early November 2025. Investors are watching closely, as shares have already seen
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Maharashtra is a state that stands as India’s most undisputed financial powerhouse. It is the nation’s commercial capital, and it has seen the rise of some of the most visionary minds, thanks to the tech-savvy people in Pune who have reshaped India’s economy. Known for its blend
In 2025, Larry Ellison, co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation, has emerged as the biggest winner from the ongoing AI revolution. As companies worldwide expand their artificial intelligence capabilities, Oracle has become a key provider of the cloud and computing infrastructure powering these AI systems. Thanks to a series of
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If the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. actually comes through, and if TikTok somehow joins the mix, then Larry Ellison could end up commanding one of the most powerful media empires in modern history. For years, Larry Ellison was the wild child of Silicon Valley, the brash Oracle co-founder
A 28-year-old AI billionaire advises today's teens to code with AI to gain a competitive edge over others because...
Negative cash flow, negative net worth of ₹437.4 crore, and high finance costs are eating the company's revenue, says…
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India has always been a land of powerful politicians, some remembered for their service, others for their wealth. Some of them are remembered for the work they do for people, while a few also grab headlines because of the wealth they own. These are not just leaders in politics; many